Senior Project Manager, Electric Vehicle Stakeholders

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We're about accelerating the transition to a sustainable world powered by clean energy!

Our clean energy future depends on a strong, low-carbon economy that provides abundant jobs and business opportunities, a high quality of life and a clean, healthy environment. To bring about such a future, each of us must make wise choices now.

Come join the team and be a part of changing the future!

Position Overview 

The Electric Vehicle Stakeholder Senior Specialist or Project Manager will be responsible for development, coordination, and general execution of a variety of projects associated with one or more of the following plug-in or fuel-cell EV stakeholders: Dealerships, Utilities, and/or Charging Infrastructure Firms.

Under general supervision from the Senior EV Initiatives Manager (Transportation Department), the position will conduct multiple EV market facilitation projects, many of which are associated with the administration of the California Air Resources Board's Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), Massachusetts Offers Rebates for Electric Vehicles (MOR-EV), and similar projects.

In addition to duties related to the CVRP and similar projects, this position will also provide overall operational support within CSE's Transportation Department, including new program development and implementation.

Note: We are experts in energy efficiency, climate science, economics, policy, building science, renewable energy, transportation planning, engineering, education and social marketing.

Responsibilities 

• Interact with EV market stakeholders including, but not limited to, dealerships, utilities, charging infrastructure firms, state agencies, air districts, project partners, media, and others directly and indirectly related to this program.
• Create project reports and presentations. Contribute to data analysis and writing of transportation program reports, papers, research articles, and media content.
• Make recommendations on transportation program design, including needs assessments, drafting proposals, preparing outreach tools, and evaluation and reporting.
• Create, implement and manage projects which add value to the administration of the CVRP and general EV market development; many projects focus on analysis of EV market data and produce data-driven products. Ensure complete enforcement of program requirements and quality control. 
• Monitor daily activities to ensure that procedures are working to achieve program goals and to support efficient processes. Review program plans through the course of the fiscal year.
• Manage, mentor, develop and oversee the daily activities of assistant- and associate-level staff members as needed. Establish clear development goals and identify strategies to reach development goals for all staff members. 
• Synthesize monthly reports for the Transportation Department which may include, but are not limited to, tracking budgets, project developments and new funding opportunities. Coordinate, organize and develop agenda items for regular departmental and project meetings. 
• Represent CSE programs and CSE at external events. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level. 

Qualifications 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Understanding of electric vehicle and alternative fuel technologies, market development and trends.
• Understanding of transportation issues relating to greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria air pollutant emissions.
• Understanding of California and national energy and air-quality policies.
• Understanding of consumer survey design techniques.
• Familiarity with technology diffusion and general advanced technology adoption theory/practice.
• Excellent liaison and coordination skills. 
• Excellent public speaking and client/partner interaction skills and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail; ability to create data visualization products, presentations, reports, and other products.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision and/or direction.
• Ability to oversee program assistants, volunteers and/or interns.
• Analytical; strong critical thinking and problem solving skills; literate, numerate, and curious.
• Extensive knowledge of the dealership, utility, and/or charging-infrastructure industries and their networks in California, "ZEV MOU," or other strategic states/regions.
• Extensive working knowledge of ARB's Advanced Clean Cars and Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Fund programs and other California low carbon transportation policies including experience working with agencies involved in the development and execution of state low carbon transportation policies.
• 5-8 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, including program implementation and experience building and maintaining relationships with external clients. Graduate school experience may take the place of some work experience if directly relevant to essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
• PhD preferred, Master's desirable, Bachelor's degree required. Degree program should demonstrate relevance to sustainable transportation and energy and/or the automotive industry, such as environmental/energy policy, transportation planning, environmental planning, transportation engineering, specialized public policy, environmental science, or technological innovation.

Total Rewards, Culture, and More...  

We understand the importance total rewards play in attracting and retaining key talent. As a result, we pride ourselves in offering our employees an outstanding benefits package that sets us above the rest! 

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage (including PPO, HMO and HSA options, and a few zero cost options)
• Life insurance coverage at no cost to the employees
• Long Term Disability (LTD) at no cost to the employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including additional vacation that is granted at tiered levels of continued employment 
• Our Wellness Program includes up to $75.00 a year towards gym membership
• We are a company of passionate professionals that love what we do. 

To Apply 

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~ CSE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. ~